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Dorleen Fabian

Norwalk,CT

Summary

Dedicated Assistant Nurse Manager with extensive experience in psychiatric and mental health settings. Known for fostering collaboration among teams and developing tailored care strategies that enhance patient outcomes. Committed to delivering excellence in crisis intervention and medication management.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Nurse Manager/REACH Program

YNHHS/Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport, CT
01.2018 - 09.2025
  • Worked collaboratively with the REACH interdisciplinary team to develop and execute care plans tailored to patient needs
  • Supervision of the REACH Psychiatric Technicians
  • Completed full orientations to all new REACH employees
  • Assisted in the management of the Youth program and the supervised the implementation of the behavior modification system
  • Co-facilitated the child therapeutic groups
  • Attended nursing leadership meetings
  • Assisted MD with medication management and crisis interventions
  • Competed intakes on all new admissions
  • Met daily with medical director and Clinicians to review any safety concerns or issues

Registered Nurse

YNHHS/Bridgeport Hospital REACH Program
Bridgeport, CT
02.2006 - 09.2025
  • Complete on-going health assessments for children,adolescents and adults
  • Facilitate and co-facilitate youth and adolescent education groups including health,hygiene,fitness, social skills,coping skills, anger management and life skills
  • Conduct case management with youth, adolescents and families to ensure the understanding of prescribed medication,side effects and importance of medication compliance
  • Support MD and APRNs in medication management program
  • Supervise and educate nursing students interns on child and adolescent intensive outpatient psychiatric treatment
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies tailored to patient needs.

Home Care Nurse

Family Care
Stratford, CT
2003 - 2017
  • Administered medications and assist families with medication management
  • Supervise Home Health Aides
  • Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and conducted patient's moods,symptoms and behaviors on an on-going basis

School Based Health Center Nurse

Human Service Council
Norwalk, CT
1993 - 2006
  • Conducted and screened diagnostic treatment
  • Organized and lead supportive treatment groups for the primary health team
  • Served as health care provider and office manager for th adolescent clinic
  • Provided health education for patients and implemented a teen mom program.

Inpatient Adolescent Program Charge Nurse

Silver Hill Hospital
New Canaan, CT
1981 - 1988

Oversaw inpatient adolescent program that housed long-term patients with psychiatric diagnosis

Pediatric Office Nurse

Dr. David Franklin
Wilton, CT
1977 - 1979

Completed pediatric nursing responsibilities in an outpatient pediatric practice

Staff Nurse

Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
1973 - 1977

Completed nursing responsibilities within an inpatient pediatric floor

Education

Bachelor of Science -

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
05-2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lasell College
Auburndale, MA
05-1973

Skills

  • Psychiatric and mental health proficiency
  • Health and wellness expertise
  • Skills in child psychiatric medication management
  • Leadership and supervisory skills

Timeline

Assistant Nurse Manager/REACH Program

YNHHS/Bridgeport Hospital
01.2018 - 09.2025

Registered Nurse

YNHHS/Bridgeport Hospital REACH Program
02.2006 - 09.2025

Home Care Nurse

Family Care
2003 - 2017

School Based Health Center Nurse

Human Service Council
1993 - 2006

Inpatient Adolescent Program Charge Nurse

Silver Hill Hospital
1981 - 1988

Pediatric Office Nurse

Dr. David Franklin
1977 - 1979

Staff Nurse

Yale New Haven Hospital
1973 - 1977

Bachelor of Science -

University of Bridgeport

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lasell College
Dorleen Fabian